Best University of Sussex Podcasts (2024)

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The Brighton Paradox: MYCELIUM 55:34

15h ago55:34

55:34

In this episode, host Richard Freeman explores Brighton & Hove as a metaphorical mycelium—an interconnected network of people, ideas, and movements bubbling beneath the surface. As the city grapples with post-pandemic challenges and economic fragility, this episode asks whether Brighton's current actions stem from hope or stress. Through interviews…

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Spatial Quantum Entanglement in Edinburgh, with Natalia Herrera Valencia, Heriot-Watt University 1:21:34

21d ago1:21:34

1:21:34

In this episode of the Quantum Divide podcast, Dan welcomes Natalia Herrera Valencia, a postdoctoral researcher at Heriot Watt University, to discuss various aspects of quantum technologies and their practical applications. Natalia, a physicist from Colombia, shares her academic journey, highlighting her experiences in experimental quantum optics a…

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Entangling Quantum Memories in Massachusetts, with Can Knaut, Harvard University. 1:03:27

28d ago1:03:27

1:03:27

In this episode of The Quantum Divide, host Dan welcomes Can Knaut from Harvard University, a doctoral researcher working in the lab of Mikhail Lukin, a prominent figure in the field of neutral atoms. Can shares insights into his academic journey, which took a unique turn from business and economics in Switzerland to experimental quantum physics at…

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Quantum Photonics in Montreal, with Piotr Roztocki, Ki3 Photonics. 42:42

1M ago42:42

42:42

Welcome to another episode of The Quantum Divide. Today, we have the pleasure of hosting Piotr Roztocki, CTO and co-founder of Ki3 Photonics in Montreal, Canada. In this episode, we explore some aspects of quantum photonics, focusing on quantum networking and entanglement generation. Piotr discusses his academic background and his journey into the …

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Quantum Open-Source in Norwich, with Simon and Robin, OpenQuantum. 41:15

2M ago41:15

41:15

Episode Summary: In this episode, host Dan sits down with Simon and Robin from OpenQuantum to discuss the cutting-edge advancements and collaborative efforts in the quantum computing industry. They explore the fusion of traditional IT practices with quantum development, the importance of open-source contributions, and the exciting potential for fut…

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Quantum Fundamental Constants in Brighton, with Amber Shepherd, University of Sussex. 55:02

2M ago55:02

55:02

In this episode, we take a slight tangent from our usual discussions on quantum networking to have a fascinating conversation with Amber Sheppard, a PhD student at the University of Sussex in the UK. Amber shares insights into her intriguing experiments involving quantum clocks, which she uses to measure potential shifts in the fundamental constant…

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Quantum Photonic Modelling in Chicago, with Mirella Koleva, Quantopticon. 49:50

2M ago49:50

49:50

This time we focus in on modelling, simulation, quantum digital-twin? Okay I made up that last one. Mirella joins us from Quantopticon and I ask lots of questions about the ins and outs of modelling quantum photonic devices in classical computers for optimising product design and beyond. Highlights: Introduction: The episode starts with an introduc…

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Next-Generation Quantum Networking in Delft, with Wojciech Kozlowski, QuTech. 1:23:32

3M ago1:23:32

1:23:32

Episode Overview In this episode of The Quantum Divide, Dan welcomes Wojciech Kozlowski to discuss the current state of quantum networking. Wojciech shares his unique journey from academia, where he specialized in quantum physics and optics, to his role as a software developer in classical IT, and finally to his current position where he combines b…

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Hope On The Other Side 19:23

4M ago19:23

19:23

Coming out and expressing one's gender identity openly is a deeply personal and often courageous act. It involves breaking free from societal norms and expectations that may dictate how one should behave or identify based on their assigned gender at birth. By embracing their true identity, individuals affirm their right to self-expression and auton…

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Season 4 Trailer 2 0:42

4M ago0:42

0:42

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Quantum Photonic Computing in Sheffield, with Maksym Sich, Aegiq 59:16

4M ago59:16

59:16

In this episode of The Quantum Divide, we are joined by Maksym Sich, CEO and co-founder of Aegiq, a UK-based quantum technology company. We dive deep into the world of quantum technologies, discussing Aegiq innovative products like Artemis, a photonic quantum computer. Maksym shares insights from his educational background in applied physics at the…

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Season 4 Trailer 0:31

5M ago0:31

0:31

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The Distance Between Us- Navigating through a Long Distance Relationship 17:01

5M ago17:01

17:01

In this episode of Borderscapes, we'll explore the complexities of maintaining intimacy in a long-distance relationship when physical distance becomes a significant factor. The story mirrors the experiences of countless individuals worldwide who find themselves navigating the ups and downs of love across borders. From managing time zone differences…

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Quantum Sensing in Munich, with Kevin Berghoff, QuantumDiamonds. 52:11

5M ago52:11

52:11

Introduction to Quantum Sensing: Overview of quantum sensing technology and its potential impact on various industries, featuring insights from Kevin Berghoff, CEO and co-founder of QuantumDiamonds. The Science Behind Quantum Sensors: Deep dive into the mechanics of quantum sensors, focusing on their use of magnetic fields and NV centers to detect …

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Quantum Dots in Colorado, with Poolad Imany, Icarus Quantum. 56:22

5M ago56:22

56:22

In this episode of The Quantum Divide, Dan and quantum dot expert Poolad, CEO of Icarus Quantum, delve into the intricacies of quantum dots and their pivotal role in advancing quantum computing. From the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics to the latest in NIST's quantum research, we uncover the technical nuances and potential applications …

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Quantum bandwidth and converters, with Daniel Brau, MiraEx. 39:41

6M ago39:41

39:41

In Episode 21 of the podcast, Dan delves into the innovative world of quantum computing and photonic sensing with guest Daniel Brau, CEO of MiraEx. MiraEx, a startup born from EPFL in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in quantum transducers, converters, and repeaters, aiming to bridge the gap between microwave and optical frequencies for quantum c…

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Quantum transduction and piezo-optomechanics, with Rob Stockill, QphoX. 50:32

6M ago50:32

50:32

Episode Highlights: - Overview of QphoX' role and contributions in the rapidly advancing quantum technology field, especially quantum transducers. - A look at quantum information technology transduction led by Robert Stockill, QphoX' CTO. - Focused discussion on recent advancements in quantum transducers, devices converting optical and microwave ph…

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UPDATE 2:18

6M ago2:18

2:18

Hello! A quick note to say that The Brighton Paradox will be back soon! Series 2 will be examining the landscape across the city in 2023 and 2024 - what is changing, and what is building in economics, culture, community and technology. Look out in this feed later this spring. We're also delighted to announce that we are being supported again by Bri…

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Open Source Quantum. An Interview with Nathan Shammah. 1:05:08

6M ago1:05:08

1:05:08

Summary In this episode, we explore the world of open source quantum computing with Nathan Shammah, CTO of the Unitary Fund. We explore the intersection of open source software and quantum technology, discussing the importance of community-driven projects and the impact of initiatives like Unitary Hack on the advancement of the quantum field. Find …

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Quantum Networking for Quantum Computing. An interview with Claire Le Gall. 51:41

7M ago51:41

51:41

Claire Le Gall from Nu Quantum joins us this week to discuss quantum networking. She delves into her academic history and Nu Quantum's mission in enhancing quantum computer scalability. The episode covers collaborations with industry leaders, academic institutions, Nu Quantum's products, advancing optical hardware, some background on quantum dots, …

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QNetLab from Cisco. A fireside chat with Stephen DiAdamo. 33:54

7M ago33:54

33:54

Steve & I chat about the importance of simulation in the absence of quantum network hardware. We discuss Cisco's QNetLab, a platform designed to unite quantum experts and software developers. Our conversation covers the current challenges, future prospects, and the need for community collaboration in quantum network simulation. (0:00:12) - Quantum …

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Quantum Communications Hub, UK. An interview with Tim Spiller. 1:18:23

7M ago1:18:23

1:18:23

Join us with Tim Spiller, currently Professor of Quantum Information Technologies at the University of York and Director of the UK Quantum Communications Hub. Tim walks us through his career journey, and provides an insider's look into the UK's strategic approach to quantum technology, revealing how a decade of significant government investment has…

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Quantum London. An interview with Andrew Lord. 55:47

8M ago55:47

55:47

This week, my esteemed guest is Andrew Lord from BT. Andrew recounts his transition from a fresh Oxford physics graduate to becoming an influential figure in the UK's optical and quantum industry. Our conversation takes us from the roots of subsea telephony to the cutting-edge developments in fiber optics, including the transformative impacts of WD…

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Quantum Key Distribution with Entanglement. An interview with Kevin Fuechsel. 52:30

9M ago52:30

52:30

Join us for a riveting discussion with Kevin Fuechsel, CEO of Quantum Optics Jena, as we journey through his unconventional path in the world of quantum communications. Starting from his background in semiconductor and photonics to his current ventures in quantum communication, Kevin provides an insightful narrative. His story of founding his compa…

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Quantum networking at AWS. An interview with Juan Moreno. 42:32

10M ago42:32

42:32

Join us on the Quantum Divide as we chat with Juan Moreno from AWS. In this enlightening conversation, we explore Juan's unconventional journey to quantum computing and the various quantum services AWS offers. He shares his insights about the superconducting quantum computer being developed at the Center for Quantum Computing and talks about his wo…

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Quantum consulting. An interview with Shreyas Ramesh. 45:39

10M ago45:39

45:39

In this engaging conversation, we're joined by Shreyas Ramesh, Global Lead of NextGen Computing in Accenture's technology incubation team, to examine the strategic implementation of quantum technology in businesses. We explore Accenture's Quantum Foundry offering, a service providing strategy, execution capabilities, technologies, ecosystem partner…

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Blind quantum computing. An interview with Harold Ollivier. 58:13

10M ago58:13

58:13

Join us as we explore the intricate world of quantum technology with our guest, Harold Ollivier, from Inria, a public research institute in France. Harold gives us an insightful look into his work on verification of quantum computation, error correction, and error mitigation. We also get a unique perspective on Inria's strong focus on computer scie…

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Right Royal Roundup (29 September 2023) - French State Visit, Empress Regnant, Prince Christian 18th Birthday Invitations & Normans arrive at Pevensey 17:11

11M ago17:11

17:11

French State Visit highlights will the Japanese Imperial Family adopt primogeniture, 18th Birthday gala dinner invitations in the mail and William the Conqueror and his Norman army arrive in Pevensey.See more with this week's show - https://rightroyalroundup.com.au/2023/09/29/podcast-french-state-visit-empress-regnant-prince-christian-18th-birthday…

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Quantum computing with neutral atoms. An interview with Yuval Boger. 45:01

11M ago45:01

45:01

Yuval Boger joins us for a fascinating chat about QuEra quantum computers and how quantum computing fits into the wider high-performance computing ecosystem. Here are some useful links from Yuval to support the conversation: Error correction article: https://thequantuminsider.com/2023/09/08/guest-post-quantum-error-correction-the-key-to-realizing-q…

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Right Royal Roundup (22 September 2023) - RNAS Yeovilton, More Golden Jubilee Celebrations, Official Visits and Regnal Number 14:07

11M ago14:07

14:07

The Princess of Wales visits a Royal Naval Air Station, the Princess of Asturias receives a sabre during her military training, King Carl Gustaf’s Golden Jubilee celebrations continue, what is involved in planning a State Visit and more details about regnal numbers in the United Kingdom after 1707.See more with this week's show - https://rightroyal…

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Right Royal Roundup (15 September 2023) - King Carl XVI Gustaf Golden Jubilee Celebrations, Regnal Numbers and Royal Wedding News 15:14

12M ago15:14

15:14

It’s Jubilee Week in Sweden as King Carl Gustaf celebrates 50 years on the throne in Stockholm, an explanation behind his regnal number and Princess Märtha Louise announces her wedding date. See more with this week's show - https://rightroyalroundup.com.au/2023/09/15/podcast-king-carl-xvi-gustaf-golden-jubilee-celebrations-royal-wedding-news/ Visit…

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Quantum for Finance - An Interview with Carmen Recio. 49:39

12M ago49:39

49:39

This week we are joined by Carmen Recio Valcarce, Quantum Computing Engineer at Moody's Analytics. We cover using quantum computing to solve and accelerate algorithms for the finance industry, Moody's new quantum benchmarking platform, and deep dive into some specific financial problem use cases. Carmen is a mathematician working on evaluating how …

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Quantum Undergrad. An interview with Maria Gragera Garcés. 1:11:07

12M ago1:11:07

1:11:07

This week we talk with Maria, a physics undergraduate student with a deep interest and background in quantum technologies, particularly quantum error correction, error mitigation, and quantum networking. Maria aims to contribute to the quantum software landscape over the next few decades. Maria was an intern at Cisco, helping develop quantum protoc…

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Consciousness with Anil Seth 46:23

12M ago46:23

46:23

Anil Seth is one of the most prominent consciousness researchers in the 21st century. Working as a professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience at the University of Sussex, and director of the Sussex Centre for Consciousness Science, Seth focuses on how brain systems operate to produce the rich inner experience we are all familiar with, bu…

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Post Quantum Cryptography Monologue 36:44

1y ago36:44

36:44

This episode is a short monologue of my perspective on PQC after a little time investigating the details. I'm sure you'll miss Steve's jokes on this one. Very helpful IETF draft: https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/draft-ar-pquip-pqc-engineers/By Dan Holme

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Quantum Machine Learning. An interview with Santanu Ganguly. 1:03:50

1y ago1:03:50

1:03:50

In this episode we are joined by Santanu Ganguly to describe quantum machine learning (QML), explore some of the different connotations of the term, the real world use-cases , and where we see emerging benefits. Steve also cracks a hilarious comment about a quantum leap not being very big, because if you quantise a leap it ends up very small indeed…

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Quantum Conjecture. An Interview with Sam Samuel. 46:07

1y ago46:07

46:07

Today we join Sam Samuel from Cisco, and discuss quantum networking, computing, and fine stone masonry. We do a little future gazing, and bring some opinions of realism to the idea of long distance quantum networking. The following QuTech paper was mentioned: https://qutech.nl/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/A-Link-Layer-Protocol-for-Quantum-Networks.pd…

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Mitochondrial Diseases with Aya Tarabeine 20:25

1y ago20:25

20:25

In today's episode of BrainCast, our host Alice Cox speaks with Aya Tarabeine, a postgraduate research student at UCL's Queen Square Institute of Neurology, about her journey to study mitochondrial function, her thoughts and opinions on current debates within mitochondrial biology, and moments of running her own podcast that has been particularly m…

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Quantum Network Simulation 44:13

1y ago44:13

44:13

Welcome to Episode 4, this week we double-click into simulation for quantum network systems. We talk about the similarities of classical and quantum simulations, the practicality of quantum network simulation, some developer tools available, frameworks and/or standardisation and lack-thereof. We touch on the purpose and outcomes of simulation and l…

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Quantum Computing Cloud Services 44:18

1y ago44:18

44:18

This week Steve and Dan chat about quantum computing services delivered from the cloud.By Dan Holme

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Hidden Disabilities: Functional Neurological Disorder Awareness 59:45

1y ago59:45

59:45

In today's episode of BrainCast, we continue the Hidden Disabilities series where our host Emily Kirkby talks with Rae about her hidden disability; Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), a disorder characterised by the dysfunction of the nervous system, and how the brain/body send and receive signals. Rae discusses her experiences with the healthc…

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Food Rewards and Cues with Dr Eisuke Koya 29:16

1y ago29:16

29:16

In today's episode of BrainCast, our host Angus Thain talks with Dr Eisuke Koya, a reader in behavioural neuroscience at the University of Sussex, about appetitive associations between food rewards and cues that predict their availability.

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PhD Research with Oluwaseyi Jesusanmi 38:03

1y ago38:03

38:03

In today's episode of BrainCast, our host Maja Nowak talks with Oluwaseyi Jesusanmi, a PhD student working on sensory neuroscience at the University of Sussex, about his PhD project, his work experience in Japan, as well as his advice for undergraduates looking to go into academia.

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Diversity in STEM Research with Dr Eleanor Jayawant 29:53

1y ago29:53

29:53

In today's episode of BrainCast, our host Sam Gornall talks with Dr Eleanor Jayawant, a Research Fellow in Computational Systems Biology at the Brighton and Sussex Medical School, about experiences of a career in STEM with disabilities, and why it is important to encourage diversity in every field, not just research.…

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Hidden Disabilities: Hereditary Neuropathy with Liability to Pressure Palsies 36:45

1y ago36:45

36:45

In today's episode of BrainCast, we begin the Hidden Disabilities series with hosts Emily Kirkby and Sude Umac, who talk with University of Sussex student Alex Michael about their hidden disability, Hereditary Neuropathy with Liability to Pressure Palsies (HNPP). We talk about their experiences within the healthcare and educational system, and what…

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Alzheimer's Research and Public Engagement with Dr Claire Lancaster 18:04

1y ago18:04

18:04

In today's episode of BrainCast, our host Sam Gornall talks with Dr Claire Lancaster, an Alzheimer's Society Research Fellow at the University of Sussex, about her views on present research, public engagement, and what the field might look like moving forward.

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Synesthesia with Professor Jamie Ward 21:34

1y ago21:34

21:34

In today's episode of BrainCast, our host Loll Downes talks with Professor Jamie Ward, the director of Sussex Neuroscience who specialises in the field of individual differences in perceptual experiences, about his inspirations to working in cognitive neuroscience, as well as his recent work in synesthesia.…

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Transition from Industry to Academia with Emeritus Professor Dora Duka 25:15

1y ago25:15

25:15

In today's episode of BrainCast, our host Alice Cox talks with Emeritus Professor Dora Duka, an experimental psychologist at the University of Sussex, about her research on the cognitive and emotional mechanisms of addiction, as well as different aspects of human psychopharmacology. She also talks about her career journey from industry to academia.…

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Learning and Memory with Dr Sam Berens 44:52

1y ago44:52

44:52

In today's episode of BrainCast, our host Imogen Moore talks with Dr Sam Berens, a research fellow in cognitive neuroscience at the University of Sussex, about virtual reality environments, computational modelling, the neuroscience behind how we learn general patterns, new vocabulary, and the layout of unfamiliar places.…

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Motor Neuron Diseases with Professor Majid Hafezparast 28:24

1y ago28:24

28:24

In today's episode of BrainCast, our host Angus Thain talks with Professor Majid Hafezparast, a lecturer and professor of molecular neuroscience at the University of Sussex, about ALS, and the molecular level defects in how cargo is transported along neuron axons.

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